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What HBOT treats —
graded honestly.

Every condition below shows its FDA status, an A–D evidence grade, and its typical protocol. When the science is early, the badge says so.

A strong evidence B good evidence C early research D weak/theoretical

16 conditions shown

B · GOOD FDA

Acute Thermal Burns

For serious burns, HBOT can reduce tissue loss, swelling, and infection risk alongside burn care.

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A · STRONG FDA

Air or Gas Embolism

Gas bubbles blocking blood vessels — a medical emergency treated with immediate recompression in a hyperbaric chamber.

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A · STRONG FDA

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

HBOT rapidly clears carbon monoxide from the blood and reduces the risk of delayed neurological injury.

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B · GOOD FDA

Central Retinal Artery Occlusion

A stroke of the eye — urgent HBOT can keep retinal tissue alive while circulation is restored.

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A · STRONG FDA

Compromised Grafts & Flaps

When a skin graft or surgical flap is failing, HBOT can rescue it by oxygenating the healing edge.

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A · STRONG FDA

Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome

Extra oxygen preserves oxygen-starved tissue after severe trauma and supports surgical repair.

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A · STRONG FDA

Decompression Sickness

"The bends" — nitrogen bubbles from rapid ascent, treated with recompression on established Navy tables.

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A · STRONG FDA

Delayed Radiation Injury

Tissue and bone damage appearing months or years after radiation therapy — the Marx protocol rebuilds blood supply.

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A · STRONG FDA

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Wagner grade III+ diabetic lower-extremity wounds that fail 30 days of standard care qualify for covered HBOT.

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A · STRONG FDA

Gas Gangrene (Clostridial Myonecrosis)

A rapidly spreading, life-threatening muscle infection where high-pressure oxygen halts toxin production.

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B · GOOD FDA

Intracranial Abscess

An adjunct to surgery and antibiotics for abscesses in the brain, especially in high-risk patients.

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A · STRONG FDA

Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections

"Flesh-eating" infections — HBOT supports antibiotics and surgery by attacking oxygen-hating bacteria.

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A · STRONG FDA

Refractory Osteomyelitis

Chronic bone infection that resists treatment — oxygen restores the bone's ability to fight back.

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B · GOOD FDA

Severe Anemia

When transfusion is impossible, dissolved oxygen in plasma can temporarily sustain the body.

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A · STRONG FDA

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Sudden deafness is an emergency — starting HBOT within two weeks meaningfully improves recovery odds.

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B · GOOD

TBI & Post-Concussion Syndrome

Growing trial evidence for persistent post-concussive symptoms — honestly graded, honestly explained.

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